A transfer station is a building in which waste from multiple trucks is combined and placed in larger tractor trailers for transport to a landfill. The transfer station has a concrete floor on which waste is temporarily placed until it can be transported.Jackson County Transfer Station is located at 100 Landfill Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549.

These are collection centers that accept bagged household waste and some furniture items. They charge a flat rate per bag or per item. Jackson County operates 2 compactor sites for the convenience of its citizens. See Compactor Site Maps for locations.

If you have a small number of bags or furniture items, we can tell you the charge per bag or item.

If you have a larger load which must be weighed, the charge will be based on how much weight you bring in, therefore we have to wait until you weigh out to calculate your charges. Our rate is $45 per ton, prorated.

For example: If you bring in a larger load, we will enter your vehicle weight into the computer. You will then go to the transfer station and unload. When you come back on the scale, we will enter your empty weight into the computer and your charges will be calculated based on the difference.

Some of the surrounding counties include garbage disposal in their tax digest, but Jackson County does not. The system we use is called "pay-as-you-throw". It is similar to other utilities, in that you pay for what you use.

Paint has a long shelf-life. It is still usable as long as it mixes smoothly and isn't lumpy. Try to buy only what you need and share any that may be left-over with friends, family and charitable organizations.

The transfer station will accept paint for recycling. The charge is $2.00 per gallon.

You may also dispose of left-over paint by following these steps:

Locate a safe, dry area outside - away from pets and children. Remove the lid from the can and allow it to sit until dry. You can speed up the drying process by pouring the paint into a bucket or box lined with plastic and mixing it with kitty litter, sand, sawdust or shredded newspaper. When dry, the paint, cans and other materials may then be safely disposed of with your garbage.

Yes, if you have any items or debris that may blow out of your vehicle as you're en route to the transfer station or compactor sites, you should cover your load. Please help us keep Jackson County litter-free.

Please DO NOT flush any medications down the sink or toilet. The Sheriff’s Office has a box in the jail lobby for prescription pills. However, no creams or liquids are accepted at the Sheriff’s Office. Cream medications may be disposed of in your household garbage as long as they are in a closed container. Liquid medications may be mixed with coffee grounds or kitty litter and disposed of in your household garbage.

No. It is against the law to give anything to state inmates. This includes, but is not limited to: tobacco, money, food, drinks and use of cell phones. Dealing with state inmates could lead to prosecution under GA Code 42-5-18(A).